At the May 8th meeting, School Board Chair Stephanie Litter-Reber provided the following update:

"On May 3, 2023, the School Board held a closed session to interview prospective candidates for the Fauquier County Public Schools Superintendent vacancy. The vacancy was advertised in various locations from April 18 – May 1, 2023. We are happy to report to our students, parents, staff, and community that we received great interest in this position. The number of qualified applicants and applications received is a testament to how wonderful our School Division is and our community.

On May 3, 2023, we conducted the first round of interviews during closed session, which included 10 prospective candidates. This afternoon, the School Board went into closed session to continue this process by conducting a second round of interviews. We want to share with you all that the School Board intends to hold a Special Meeting on May 24, 2023, at Fauquier HS where we hope to name the new Superintendent of Fauquier County Public Schools. This timeline allows Human Resources time to complete necessary steps for employment. Please be assured that the School Board is committed to finding the best leader for our School Division. Thank you for your support and patience as we work diligently through the process."

Graduation Schedules:

• Friday, May 12 – Southeastern Alternative School at 10 a.m.
• Tuesday, May 16 – Fauquier High School at Falcon Field at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 17 – Kettle Run High School at Cougar Stadium at 6 p.m.
• Thursday, May 18 – Liberty High School at Jiffy Lube Live at 7 p.m.

Today, Southeastern graduates were celebrated with a loving and special personal message from their teachers and staff. A special lunch with peers and families was provided afterwards. What a wonderful tribute to these graduating seniors!

Congrats to these Seniors!!

• Natalee Beach
  
• Cameron Cadwallader
• Grace Stribling
• Jaylene Cruz
• Dontrell Gunels
• Brooklynn Thomas
• Jessica Fredo
• Dalton McGee
• Dakota Puryear
• Ethan Hankins
• Lilly Verrill
• Benjamin Basher-Vines

The 2023 Retirement Dinner took place on May 10, 2023. Twenty-nine retirees (shown in the video below) were honored that night, with a whopping 688 combined years of service!

We thank all of them for their contributions to our students and wish them the best in their future endeavors!

Look out next week for more photos from the event!

• Read more about the FCPS1 chicks and view highlight videos from the last two years here: https://bit.ly/fcps1babychicks
• Pictures and updates with be posted on Twitter from the @FCPS1Science Twitter account

Free professional development exploring the lives of American Veterans

In partnership with the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program, we are pleased to offer free professional development workshops online in the coming weeks.

Each of these workshops will focus on different aspects of American Veterans’ and Service Members’ lives on and off the battlefield and how to effectively bring that content back to the classroom. Join us to explore the experiences of veterans—including groups that have been underrepresented in our histories because of race, ethnicity, or identity.

Each workshop will feature a 45-minute lecture and Q&A with an eminent scholar, a 1-hour pedagogy session, and a 15-minute virtual tour of a National Cemetery. Participating teachers will receive a certificate for 2.5 hours of PD credit.

Take a look at the upcoming programs below and register.

PBS- School Nurse Appreciation Day, Mrs. Pickering is saving the world one ice pack at a time.

HMP Nurse Courtney Pifer

Our school social workers provide essential supports to our students and staff. Watch the video below and view the brochure to learn more about the services they provide.

Check out the services provided!

See the VDH school age immunization requirements to be sure your students are ready for the first day of school on August 16.

Visit jobs.fauquiercounty.gov for a current list of full and part time employment opportunities within your school system and local government!

Employee Announcements:

• 2022 W-2 and 1095-C Forms are available in ePortal under the Pay/Tax Information menu option.
• Anthem EAP offering TalkSpace – see flyer for details!
• Flu shots still available at the Employee Wellness Center! Contact 540-905-7456 to schedule an appointment.
• Don’t forget about your free access to virtual exercise classes through Old Town Athletic Club! See flyer for details on how to join a class!

Amazing day for the middle school UNIFIED Special Olympics at TMS!!! Fun was had by all! More pictures to come next week!

All Schools (except Cedar Lee Middle School):

• Tuesday, May 23, 2023, will be a half day and the last day of school.
• Wednesday, May 24, 2023, will be a teacher workday.

Cedar Lee Middle School Only (due to construction):

• Friday, May 19, 2023, will be a full day and the last day of school.
• The building will be closed after May 19, 2023.